Rains continue to lash Himachal, Leh-Manali highway blocked

Monsoon on Friday remained active in some parts of Himachal Pradesh, where the Manali-Leh National Highway remained blocked due to landslides triggered by rains.

Monsoon on Friday remained active in some parts of Himachal Pradesh, where the Manali-Leh National Highway remained blocked due to landslides triggered by rains.

The Manali-Leh National Highway was blocked due to damage caused to the road at Rani nallah, 5 Km short of Rohtang Pass while monsoons remained active in some parts of Shimla, Kangra and Mandi districts.

The minimum temperatures remained close to normal with Kalpa and Keylong in tribal Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti recording a low of 13.0 degree, followed by Shimla 16.1 degree, Solan 18.0 degree, Palampur and Dharamshala 19.0 degree And Nahan and Bhuntar 20.0 degree.

Una was warmest during the night with a low of 24 while Mandi recorded minimum temperature at 21.2 degree.

The local Met office said thunder showers are expected in isolated Places in the state during next 24 hours.